Speak to me
Gawrsh...I hadn't even seen this. So now I'm embarrassed. I'll have to think on that gift and I'll get back to you... How's that 
Well, better late than never...
a lovely hand shot... .
i only started my blog about 3 weeks ago, and i'm still not sure why. a friend suggested it and i had time on my hands so jsut thought why not? i never had any real plans- just to have a way of writing and posting whats going on in my life, with the girls and all around us. i wanted my family and friends who live so far away to have a way of seeing what we do, and what i'm thinking. and i wanted to have a means of self expression which i've been lacking for a while... its been so liberating, though as its so new its a bit of an obsession still. it will probably wear out a bit soon. but i loved reading what you wrote. it was perfect timing for me to come across something like this. you put it so well. and just how i was feeling. this community is wonderful. living so far from my family and having friends leaving here all the time i can often feel isolated, and this blog stuff is inspiring and very challenging. and its amazing to see so many people are visiting! i wouldnt really know how not to be real... i hope i never learn..
so thank you. and i'll be back*
You seem to have taken to it like a duck to water, Keda... I'll be reading you regularly. Yes, it's a great community, isn't it?
i think you do a good job of keepin it real.
and more posts like the most recent hnt pic, and you'll be hitting 40,000 really soon!
Thank you, Kim. Twice.
Congratulations on the 30,000 mark 
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Huuugs.
Thanks, Anu x
i know what you mean, writing stuff down is extremely therapeutic, the online support hlepful, and everyday life, nothing like blogland. its an alternate reality i spose.
now... not to burst your bubble but... are you including in the 30k hits spammers, yourself, and all sots of refreshs and things... and then theres the whole you're in blogger thing, which allows people to randomly fall upon your blog, a benefit I do not have.... just saying.... just saying man....
Actually, EJ, my own IP is always blocked (Statcounter allows you to use a blocking cookie for that purpose) and I've been spammed about twice since my blog started. You're right, though, in that I'm talkiing about pageloads as opposed to unique visits, but it's the same as any clickthrough system.
And here's to alternative realities
Congratulations, WDKY! There are a lot of blog postings in the world about blogging, but the fact that yours was actually interesting to read is a good indication of why people ARE reading it.
Blimey. Thanks, Blue.
So there have been 30,000 hits on WDKY eh? What a lucky boy you are! Most men don't get that many in a lifetime.
Funnily enough, Serendipity, I was thinking a while ago that I'm a very lucky boy.
I started mine for pretty much the same reason as you. At that time I didn't expect anyone to read my garbage. I will have to say I am glad that my "regulars" have stopped by because I value your friendships, opinions, and of course your flesh .
We have to keep it real W...or else why bother?
Why bother indeed, Sky... and my flesh is your flesh
When we write to express and not to impress, we do gain a lot of insight by just noticing ourselves and letting go. We evolve.
I have moved from the impressing and approval-seeking mode to expression and believing in my own little truth mode.
When we try to transalate our day-to-day feelings in the form of concerete words, there is a healing which takes place within, there is a movement towards self and there is power in the focus of what we call as 'present or most recent present'.
And you said it so well wdky, about being authentic and real...otherwise what is the point at all!
And you express yourself quite uniquely, Anu, and with a great deal of reality.
Hmmmm...I don't know if I would say the glimpses of your flesh were odd....
Well, thanks. I've got some more lined up for you, actually.
blogging is def. some sort of exhibitionism....
Well, if blogging isn't, HNT certainly is!! Thanks for commenting, ana-chan.
Even when writing in my journal I've felt like I've had an audience (now that's crazy!!).
I find I write for me with just a little thought as to whether it will be read or not by others. I need to empty my head but I do enjoy the comments and feedback as well.
You were a good find via the next blog button. I enjoy your 'voice' here and the way you think.
Thank you, J!
are you to have me believe that somewhere deep inside there isn't a you laughing madly,...
thinking to himself,..
"it took them long enough..."
lol
Heather, you really think I'd be sitting here laughing? (Mwah hah hah hah hah...)
Well, whatever the reason you started your blog. I am glad you did. I am pleased that I am able to get to know you.
Me too. Thanks, Lee Ann.
I love your authenticity, baby!
And I love the little community as well. It's quite a special thing. I was thinking of it this weekend - how ten or fifteen years ago this wouldn't be possible.
I love that you love it, Cat! And no, it wouldn't have been possible... makes you wonder what's in store for us, though... I'll probablt be talking to your hologram soon
I think we start things with a certain idea in mind, and then it morphs as we go along. Perfectly natural I think. And a sign of growth - or at least not stagnation. It's always good to reassess though. I find blogging an interesting phenomenon. I think it has helped me to clarify myself, to myself. An unexpected development, but welcome just the same.
P.S. As far as your previous post, I'm not sure if this is good or not, (in light of number 2) but I do qualify.
Oh yeah, and I also made a guy orgasm by kissing him. (One notch for Hammy, LOL) He wasn't too happy about it afterwards, considering the fact he still had his jeans on....
That is a funny little memory you just brought back...
I think we are a lot a like, aren't we??
It's spooky, Hammy. I feel a lot better about our engagement knowing that, though
Sometimes I think the whole blogging thing is a way to pander to the voyeur in all of us. Whether we write fiction, fact, drivel, it's all us in one form or another. Since I have been reading many new blogs of late I am amazed at how many people feel the need to express themselves in writing, in a relatively safe but public way.
Being a writer myself I thought blogging would allow me another venue for creative expression, regardless whether anyone read it. The comments received became a bonus, and a rather cool connection with the public not experienced through my other writing venues. Now I keep three blogs, two of which I hope will make a little money.
I hesistate to write as openly as you do here. It is so refreshing to read your words. Probably why I keep coming back.
That's kind of you, Tallulah. I don't think I could keep three blogs and still cope with everything else that's going on!
I have started and stopped and started again. The changes in my life over the last 2 years have also determined certain changes that were unavoidable. And so the blog evolves as do I. I'm sure that the finished product as a whole will be a journey into the past that reflects all of these different stages of my life. It will be interesting to look back on it and see how far I have come from where I began.
I have removed my meters from my blog so many times I have no idea how many hits I've had. But I can count a lot of friends made along the journey, both in RL and in Virtual life. That is what makes it satisfying in the end I think.
It's funny that we start out writing for ourselves and somewhere along the way other people join us. Then you realize how much you have in common with others. That they can relate to the things we write about ourselves.
That instant connection.
Beautiful
T xxx
Yes, beautiful. And your blog is very different to most, T. Very intimate.
so well said, as always, wdky. My old journal hit the 30,000 mark just before dx went down and I had the same kind of thoughts as well. I started writing as a catharsis (and other reasons) and along the way realised there are two realities. The one you experience and the one you write - but you *live* both.
Thanks, and yes... I see what you mean. Or, at least, there are elements that may not find their way onto paper. Or the Blogger server.
I just like to come by to learn new words like minutiae and maybe even use them properly.
I take this responsibility very seriously, Nukie.
oops.... the first post... the anon.. that was me.. sorry; did that by mistake...
Ah... that explains it
Sometimes we don't even realize how real we really are or are capable of being until we start putting our thoughts on paper...so to speak. I appreciate your realness, in fact, I count on it. Honestly we really do meet so few 'real' people in this world not because people choose not to be real, but rather because they don't know how to be real. You have it mastered and that in itself is quite an accomplishment.
That's nice... thank you. And the feeling's reciprocated, of course.
I don't know. I think there needs to be a little bullshit sometimes. It smells better than the truth more often than not.
Yes, but you're blog is surreal, man...
well said.
Thanks!
I understand what you mean. One of the disconcerting things about people that blog is that sometimes, the blog for people is an escape. They can be whoever they want to be and even without any pushing from us, readers form in their mind their vision of their persona of you. I don't think I'm any different to how I portray myself in the blog. In fact, in real life i'm probably worse! But yes, people should keep it real. Remember though that some people's realities are rather scary
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. And yes, scary, crazy, weird... there's certainly some strange shit out there!
I agree, keep it real, but on the other hand, if you imagined you were talking to yourself, it might mean you were a bit crazy. I mean, even when writing paper diaries people sometimes say 'dear diary', or invent an imaginary person to write to. It's like broadcasting; when you're in the studio you have to imagine speaking to someone at the other end, if not it sounds lame.
But of course, glad you're going through the trouble!
Good point! And I'd hate to think I was a bit crazy
Originally we started our blog as a release for our sexuality. We have a very strong relationship and an even hotter sex life. As a release we decided to write about our lives together.
The blog has now developed in to a truthful account of our daily cumings (pardon the pun. No don't) and goings. We also post articles and fiction to keep the blog fresh. After all it would become boring if we just wrote about our sexual antics.
It is definitely therapeutic, I think I would find it difficult to stop now. Since quitting my job, there have been days that the blog has helped me keep my sanity. Or, at least I think I have! LOL.
You seem very sane to me - and you write really well. I've started to read more than just the HNT posts (since you've been commenting here, really) and I like it a lot.
I initially started my blog as a way to communicate myself to my relatively estranged sister without having to actually talk to her. After a while the blog just began to take on a life of it's own. It's still all me though, all of my Gemini self; sometimes insightful, sometimes pointless shit. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad. All me.
Sounds about right, although obviously I can't give you a considered view as you're anon, Anon. Thanks for the comment, btw.
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